Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Nairobi to Kisumu?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nairobi and Kisumu takes around 0.89 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Nairobi and Kisumu?

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The flight distance between Nairobi and Kisumu is 280 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Nairobi and Kisumu?

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Several carriers operate flights between Nairobi and Kisumu. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Kenya Airways, Jambojet, Renegade Air, Safarilink Aviation.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Nairobi?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Nairobi and Mombasa, Entebbe, Malindi, Ukunda, Eldoret, Lamu, New York, Dar es Salaam, Cape Town, Dubai, Juba, Los Angeles, Wajir, Maasai Mara, London, Manila, Addis Ababa, Minneapolis, Mumbai, Kitale.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Kisumu?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kisumu and Mombasa, San Francisco, New York, Kigali, Malindi, Addis Ababa, Harare, Zanzibar, Ukunda, Lamu, Orlando, Las Vegas, Denver, Chicago, Miami, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Dallas, Phoenix, Philadelphia.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Nairobi?

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Nairobi is mainly served by Jomo Kenyatta International. But there are other airports nearby, including Wilson.

Question 7

What airports are near Nairobi?

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The main airport in Nairobi is Jomo Kenyatta International. It is also served by Arusha, Amboseli, Nanyuki.

Question 8

What airports are near Kisumu?

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The main airport in Kisumu is Kisumu International. It is also served by Kisumu International, Eldoret International, Kakamega, Kitale, Mara North Airport, Maasai Mara Angama, Kichwa Tembo Airstrip.

Question 9

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Nairobi and Kisumu?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Nairobi and Kisumu thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Nairobi and Kisumu can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 10

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 11

Which airlines fly between Nairobi and Kisumu?

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Currently, you can fly between Nairobi and Kisumu with Jambojet, Kenya Airways, Renegade Air, Safarilink Aviation, Air Kenya.

Question 12

When's the best time to travel between Nairobi and Kisumu?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Nairobi and Kisumu, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 13

What flights operate between Nairobi and Kisumu?

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Traveling between Nairobi and Kisumu, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 14

How many airports are there near Nairobi?

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There are a number of airports in and around Nairobi. The main one is Jomo Kenyatta International and other nearby airports include Arusha, Amboseli, Nanyuki

Question 15

How many airports are there near Kisumu?

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There are a number of airports in and around Kisumu. The main one is Kisumu International and other nearby airports include Kisumu International, Eldoret International, Kakamega, Kitale, Mara North Airport, Maasai Mara Angama, Kichwa Tembo Airstrip.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Nairobi and Kisumu depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Nairobi, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Nairobi and Kisumu arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Kisumu, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 18

What time do flights between Nairobi and Kisumu depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Nairobi, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 19

What time do flights between Nairobi and Kisumu arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Kisumu, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	$46
Cheapest round-trip	$86
Nonstop flights in May	$45 – $94
Most popular airline	Jambojet

Airline	Sun 19.05	Mon 20.05	Tue 21.05	Wed 22.05	Thu 23.05	Fri 24.05	Sat 25.05
Jambojet	4	6	5	6	6	---	2
Kenya Airways	1	---	1	1	2	---	---
Safarilink Aviation	---	1	1	1	2	---	1
Renegade Air	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Sun 26.05	Mon 27.05	Tue 28.05	Wed 29.05	Thu 30.05	Fri 31.05	Sat 01.06
Jambojet	5	5	5	5	5	---	2
Kenya Airways	---	1	1	3	3	2	2
Safarilink Aviation	1	1	2	1	2	1	2
Renegade Air	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Sun 02.06	Mon 03.06	Tue 04.06	Wed 05.06	Thu 06.06	Fri 07.06	Sat 08.06
Jambojet	5	5	5	4	5	---	2
Kenya Airways	3	2	2	3	3	3	3
Safarilink Aviation	1	2	2	2	2	2	2
Renegade Air	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Sun 09.06	Mon 10.06	Tue 11.06	Wed 12.06	Thu 13.06	Fri 14.06	Sat 15.06
Jambojet	6	2	2	5	3	---	2
Kenya Airways	3	2	2	3	3	3	2
Safarilink Aviation	1	1	2	2	2	2	2
Renegade Air	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

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Flights starting at $45. Choose between Jambojet, Kenya Airways, or Renegade Air to find the best price.

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Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	29°C	18°C
February	31°C	19°C
March	30°C	18°C
April	27°C	18°C
May	26°C	17°C
June	26°C	17°C
July	26°C	17°C
August	27°C	17°C
September	28°C	18°C
October	28°C	18°C
November	27°C	17°C
December	28°C	17°C

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Jambojet	JMA	JM	Yes	0 0
Kenya Airways	KQA	KQ	Yes	No
Renegade Air	RNG	RNG	Yes	No
Safarilink Aviation	XLK	F2	Yes	No
Air Kenya	XAK	P2	Yes	No